Recipes from Land to Table
Organic Marin gives you a taste of what has become one of America’s most vibrant local food scenes; indeed, this beautiful book is the next best thing to eating there.
–Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma and In Defense of Food
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Our dear neighbours have friends with a huge organic farm in Barrie Ontario, and several times throughout the summer we are gifted with the most beautiful and fresh summer produce. This recipe is the results of me "whipping something up," which often yields the best results, IMHO. I'm pretty sure this simple cooking method will work for other greens as well, so if you give this a try let me know!
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In this fresh take on hummus we replace the traditional chickpeas with cannellini and add cashews for richness. The beautifully pale dip looks especially pretty served alongside brightly colored vegetables or drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and garnished with a light sprinkling of paprika or za’atar, a spice blend that’s available at any Middle Eastern market and many grocery stores. See the recipe
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These chocolate chip cookies are like a tiny bag of mini chocolate chip cookies from the cookie spot in the mall. Those warm and tender cookies had a dreamy aroma. See the recipe
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With Memorial Day on the horizon, there’s one thing on most foodies minds’: barbecuing. But starting up the grill isn’t the only way to satiate your taste buds. (Hey, not everyone has a tricked-out patio.) Certified holistic chef and LL Balanced blogger Laura Lea Goldberg found a way to get the same taste sans fire, using two all-time (plant-based) favorites, chickpeas and sweet potatoes See the recipe
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This is super tasty. Any time a dish calls for beef, mushrooms are the first thing I think of as a vegan substitute. They’re also perfect material for a cozy bowl of soup. See the recipe
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I took one bite into a lamington and my eyes rolled to the back of my head. I wish someone else was there to enjoy them with me… or laugh at my weird facial expression. I’m sharing this recipe with you so you can enjoy them too! - Anthea See the recipe
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; These simple cornbread pancakes are light and tender, with a texture and flavor reminiscent of honey cornbread. If you would like to see the recipe: ohmyveggies.com
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; How to Make Perfect Black Beans in Your Instant Pot —restaurant style beans in under 45 minutes—no soaking required! Black beans are one of my favorite foods. Find the recipe here: Fried Dandelions Learn more about the Instant Pot
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; You can’t go wrong with coffee and chocolate, so that’s the combination I went with for both the cake and the frosting. Three layers no less. Normally I might shy away from three layers where there’s frosting in between, but this frosting is super rich and chocolaty, without being overly sweet. ; Find the recipe here: Connoisseurusveg.com
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If you really want to save the planet, go vegan Emissions from the production of beef and lamb are 250 times higher than those from legumes, per gram of protein, and pork and poultry are 40 times higher than legumes. A large amount of methane and nitrous oxide, gases that are more than 20 times and 250 times more powerful than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas, are generated through livestock-raising activities. The effect of greenhouse gas … [Read more...]

Exercise & Fitness

When we saw Jamie Oliver say that "the sorrel leaf is making a comeback," our first reaction was, "wait, what?"
Sorrel, also known as spinach dock, is quite similar to spinach in appearance, and similarly chock-full of nutrients. Just one cup of this … [Read More...]

When I had my lower body lift in 2011, I was thrilled with the results of my surgery.
The excess skin was very uncomfortable and I felt so discouraged that I would have to live that way for the rest of my life. I hated the fact that I "ruined" my … [Read More...]

Hello! Today’s RER Podcast answers some of the questions I received after the Pile on the Miles Challenge. I put out a survey for your feedback and future needs. There was a section for questions too! So today I’m answering 5 of your running, eating … [Read More...]

I was forwarded this great information on how the “Speed of the beat” of music can affect your exercise output. This is very interesting stuff when looked at compared to the kind of exercise that you do.
Not only is the music going to … [Read More...]

Well being & Healthy living

This short article looks at some of the tips, tricks and helpful hints you can use to help prevent sports injury. It’s been put together to answer some of the more common questions we get regarding stretching and sports injury, and details a … [Read More...]

I’m going to say something crazy.
I think we’re all empaths.
I believe that being an empath is actually our natural state of being.
Far from being an exclusive label or special group of people, I believe empaths are rife among us.
I believe men are … [Read More...]

One early December morning, it was apparent my death was imminent. I would soon be buried under flaming piles of timbers. My only reasonable hope (had one existed) would’ve been a quick death from the impact of the fall or a merciful crushing by the … [Read More...]

The Self Improvement Blog | Self Esteem | Self Confidence
No matter how much you love what you do, you’re bound to experience work-related negativity at some point in your career. Whether it’s a particularly difficult project or a coworker that knows … [Read More...]

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